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Hydroxyapatite-coated pins reduce complications in distraction osteogenesis
August 2014
Hydroxyapatite-coated pins reduce complications in distraction osteogenesis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Hydroxyapatite-coated Schanz pins in external fixators used for distraction osteogenesis: a randomized, controlled trial
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2002 Jul;84-A(7):1162-6Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
46 patients undergoing segmental transport or lengthening of the tibia were randomized to receive either standard titanium Schanz pins or hydroxyapatite-coated stainless-steel Schanz pins. The fixators were used for an average of 38 weeks. Patients were monitored for pin loosening and infection, digitized radiographs were assessed for bone resorption around all pins, and the torque required to ext...
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